Skill
Defence
About this skill
To start: wear what armour you have, pick the Guarded combat style and attack something your size. The Ironsides Plate & Mail in Highcairn sells bronze armour and better.
Defence makes you harder to hit. The Guarded style trains it, and so does At range with a bow, alongside Ranged. Armour asks for Defence levels, so keep it growing with Attack.
Unlocks by level
Monsters
Fighting monsters is the main way to train this skill. See every monster and what it is worth.